For more than fifteen years, Kia Rio cars have been in constant demand and popularity among Russian motorists. Thanks to the democratic pricing policy of the manufacturer's company, good technical characteristics and an attractive appearance, there are even queues of buyers in Kia dealerships in our country who want to become the owners of Rio.
It is not surprising that every Kia Rio owner wants to distinguish his car from thousands of others. The easiest way to do this is to replace the standard disks.
How to determine the parameters of the wheels of the Kia Rio
When choosing new wheels for your Rio, first of all, you need to pay attention not to their appearance, but to the parameters to which they must correspond. In principle, there is nothing complicated here, since all discs have a standard marking. So, for example, Kia Rio 2013-2016 cars have disks in the database, whose marking is as follows 6J (disk width) R15 (disk diameter) PCD 4x100 (number of holes, diameter of the circle along which their centers are located) ET48 (disk offset, mm) DIA54.1.
Wheel looseness
Even a novice driver will be able to determine the looseness of standard Kia Rio disks. All Rio models have 4. You can measure the center-to-center distance of the holes using a caliper. Next, simple calculations are carried out that allow you to get the PCD parameter, which is actually called the bolt pattern.
The well-known Korean manufacturer Kia has long specialized in the production of cars and related products. The company produces a solid list of models, which includes: compact and practical hatchbacks, sedans, buses specialized for all kinds of transportation, etc.
One of the most popular models in the company's family is the practical Kia Rio. In the European market, the car was introduced back in 2000. Today the third generation of the model is in serial production. The first generation was available in sedan and station wagon bodies. After three years, the manufacturer updated the pilot modification. The front optics have undergone major revision. Also, the car has acquired improved sound insulation and reinforced front brake units.
2005 is notable for the fact that the second generation of Kia Rio was released. Since 2010, the Korean manufacturer has entered into cooperation with a renowned Nenets master of design. Almost nothing remains from the previous appearance of the car. The changes affect:
- front grill in combination with a bumper;
- rear bumper;
- overall parameters;
- the range of colors is expanding.
Updates are also present in the salon.
Since the same year, the assembly of Rio has been established in Kaliningrad.
In 2011, the turn of the third generation came. Now the Kia Rio model began to roll off the conveyor line on two platforms:
- from Solaris (Hyundai);
- based on "i20" from the same company.
In Russia, meanwhile, they intended to release a special modification of the Kia Rio. It is presented to the automobile beau monde in August. The basis for the then novelty was the Chinese model "KIA K2", which was specially adapted to domestic conditions. The modifications that were released during 2013-2014 have got new bodies.
Now Kia Rio enjoys remarkable authority among Russian motorists. The balance of price with quality allows this car to lead in sales ratings. Practicality of the model serves as an excellent addition to consumer qualities. Many owners are tuning Kia Rio, mainly by replacing standard wheel disks with more fashionable forged "sneakers".
About the concept of bolt pattern
What is wheel bolt pattern? At the first thought about this aspect, it is impossible to find difficulties in replacing wheel disks with new analogues. However, it is not. Razorovka is a long and time-consuming process, especially for the first time owners are faced with its essence.
The wheels must be bolted to the wheel hub. Here, such parameters as the mass of the wheel and its size are of significant importance. Discs differ in the number of holes. The marking looks like this - "05/112". This indicates 5 holes located along the circumference of the hub at a distance of 112 mm (subsequent from the previous, etc.).
Different brands of cars assume the use of discs for their hubs with different indicated parameters (markings). If there is none, then the bolt pattern is done with your own hands.
Very important! The bolt pattern of wheels with an odd number of holes is calculated using a specifically designed formula. Here it becomes necessary to measure the distances between the present bolt holes. Then we multiply the resulting value by a coefficient equal to.
- for fastening "03" - 1.55;
- for option "05" - 1.701.
How to make a bolt pattern?
Loosening in the KIA Rio model is implemented through several stages. It is also equally important to know which bolt pattern is appropriate.
1. When choosing disks, we determine the entire list of significant parameters. We pay attention not only to the design, but also to other very important aspects, for example, the bolt pattern of the rims. We also determine the dimensions that are required for a particular car.
Since all wheels are endowed with universal markings, confusion is likely to be avoided. You can find specific parameters for wheel models suitable for the KIA Rio in the network resource.
For example, car modifications 2013-2014. release are endowed with such marking - "6J R15 РСD 4х100 ЕТ48 DIA54.1". This aspect allows the owner to acquire information about the width of the desired disc, equal to 6 "and the radius - 15". Further: the compilation of symbols "PCD 4x100" testifies to the European principle of marking, indicating the number of holes and the value of the diameter of the circles. What bolt pattern fits these parameters? These characteristics represent a bolt pattern: four bolts 100 mm in diameter.
When mounting a disk, one should not neglect such a particularly important parameter as its overhang. If this aspect has a negative value, then during maneuvers there will be wheel protrusions outward. When this figure is too high, the disk will not be able to mount.
The departure value is marked as follows - "ЕТ48" (for the Rio model). If the planes of the surfaces on the disk coincide with the center of the product, then the overhang will be equal to zero. For the European classification: discs applicable to Rio have a positive offset of 48 mm.
2. The bolt pattern of the rims is determined. This action can be performed using one of the following methods:
- when buying analog discs, you can take an old copy as an example and directly compare the geometric parameters on the spot;
- by measuring the distance (we arm ourselves with the appropriate tool) located between the mounts.
The latter method is the last resort (in the absence of old disks).
Determination of standard sizes of tires and wheels
You can set the standard parameters of tires and disks without possessing secret skills. Having set out to purchase tires for KIA Rio, two essential parameters should be clarified:
- bolt pattern;
- departure value.
Starting from 2011, the vehicle is equipped with two wheel radius options: "15" and "16". Some owners install low-profile tires complete with wheels with a radius of "17".
If the model is 2010, then discs of three standard sizes are available for it:
- "R14";
- "R15";
- "R16".
Important! If the 15th radius of the tires, then the parameters of the "rubber" in width and height are as follows - 185/65. For the 16th radius, tires with an indicator - 195/55 are applicable.
When the owner installs non-standard discs, then it is necessary to provide for a minimum deviation in the overall diameter of the wheel, and the bolt pattern must remain unchanged.
Which bolt pattern is correct? For the correct determination of the parameters of the KIA Rio, it will be useful to contact the specialists in the consulting plan. This will allow you to correctly determine the values relating to: diameter, reach, tire size, etc.
2.09.2017
The Kia Rio car has been one of the best-selling in its class in Russia for several years. He won considerable popularity among motorists with modern technical characteristics, level of equipment and comfort, reliability and unpretentiousness, as well as, of course, appearance and price. I must say the popularity of the car is not limited to Russia and the CIS countries, it is successfully sold in South Korea, European countries, the USA and others. Indeed, the Rio of the second and, especially, the third generation has become one of the most commercially successful auto brands. One of the important characteristics of the car at the present time can be considered controllability, appearance and fuel consumption. It is they who are more influenced by which wheels are installed on the car. By choosing the right wheels on the Kia Rio 2 and 3, you can significantly improve these and some other characteristics.
Kia Rio with stamped wheels and plastic caps
In addition, the choice of wheels will in one way or another affect the following qualities of the car:
- Controllability
- Braking distances
- Comfort level on the move
- Suspension parts and tires life
- Acceleration dynamics
- Fuel consumption
The wrong choice of Kia Rio wheels can negatively affect any of these characteristics, as well as lead to a significant increase in financial investments in the car.
Dimensions of wheels Kia Rio second and third generation
Rio's wheel size is made up of two dimensions - the size of the rim and the tire. When choosing both one and the other separately, this should be borne in mind. Also, if deep tuning is not planned, you need to use what the manufacturer recommends. When using disks and tires recommended by the manufacturer, full realization of the vehicle's capabilities is guaranteed, as well as maximum compliance with the declared characteristics in any driving situation. On the other hand, the use of wheels of other sizes can lead to poor handling, reduced suspension life, incorrect speedometer readings and other problems.
The main parameters indicated by the marking of the rims are the width of the disc, its diameter, as well as the bolt pattern. To choose the right disk for Rio, you need to know how to decipher its size designations. Here's an example:
The standard size of wheel rims for Kia Rio 2 (2005-2011) is 5.5Jx15, where the first number indicates the width of the disc rim (the place with which the tire will come in contact) in inches, and the second - the diameter of the disc in inches.
Tires are usually labeled as follows: 195 / 55R15. It is this type of marking that is usually located on the outside of the tire. The first number in it indicates the width of the tire in centimeters, the second is the percentage of the profile height to the width, the third is the diameter of the wheel for which it is intended.
The wheels of the Kia Rio 3 have similar characteristics to the wheels of a second generation car, however, their exact dimensions depend on the modification and configuration. This refers to the wheels and tires installed on new cars at the time of sale. Subsequently, they can be changed to those that have the desired characteristics or appearance.
On the Kia Rio, you can also put larger wheels, for example 205/55 R16. But here, most likely, you cannot do without making changes to the design of the arches. Although it is not always necessary to delve so deeply into the design of the car. Sometimes it is enough to put wheel arches on which the tires will not cling to when the steering wheel is completely twisted to the side and on uneven roads. The size of the Kia Rio wheel is determined based on the capacity of the seats in the arches.
It must be remembered that for the Kia Rio, a wheel size larger than the manufacturer's recommended size may cause deterioration in dynamics, a decrease in suspension resource and incorrect speedometer readings.
Kia Rio wheel bolt pattern
The wheel alignment of the Kia Rio is an important parameter that allows you to choose wheels for a car. It shows how many studs the wheel is attached to, the diameter of the holes for them and how they are located. The studs to which the wheel disk is attached with nuts are usually located on the hub and their number on passenger cars is from 4 to 6. It is important that the holes in the disc are of the same diameter as the diameter of the studs and the number of them is the same. In addition, you need to take into account other parameters associated with bolt pattern, such as overhang and thread of the fastener. Departure of the disk directly affects its choice for a certain car model, and the thread of the fastener is needed for the correct selection of the tapered centering nuts with which the wheels are attached to the Rio. The wheel alignment must correspond to that declared by the manufacturer, for Rio it is 4 × 100 with a 54.1 hub bore ET 46 offset and a M12x1.5 fastener thread. This means that the wheels are mounted on 4 bolts located on a circle with a diameter of 100 mm. Using a different bolt pattern on the Kia Rio is not permitted for safety reasons. Here I must say that the wheels on cars of the third generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) in terms of fastening do not differ from the second generation (2005-2010), therefore the bolt pattern is the same.
If it becomes necessary to put wheels that do not fit standard hubs, you can use wheel spacers:
Surely you will agree that the car will look much better if it has wheels of the original design. That is why many motorists strive to replace standard wheels with others - more advanced and attractive. However, in this kind of tuning, you need to scrupulously approach the technical parameters of the wheels. The main characteristic to look out for is the bolt pattern. In this short article, you will find out the bolt pattern of the wheel rims of the popular Kia Sid car of different model years.
Almost the first cars that saw mass production and fell in love with the domestic motorist. They were produced with two wheel diameters:
The above data applies to machines that are equipped with engines:
Drilling Kia Ceed 2010
This year the car has been subject to improvements and some changes. Cars of this period are quite popular and widespread in the territory of the Russian Federation and not only.
This year was completed with the following wheels:
- R15 with tire size 195/65, while the disc offset is 47 mm, and its size is 15x5.5.
- R16 with a tire size of 205/55 with a disc offset of 51 mm, and a size of 16x6.5.
The above data also applies to models equipped with engines: 1.4L; 1.6 CDRI; 1.6L; 2,0L crdi.
All other variants were produced with the following characteristics:
- Disc size 15 × 6.0, offset 45 mm., Tire size 185 / 65R15;
- Disc size 15 × 6.0, offset 45 mm., Tire size 195 / 65R15;
- Disc size 15 × 6.0, offset 45 mm., Tire size 205 / 60R15.
For all the specified configurations, the bolt pattern is 5 × 114.3
Drilling Kia Ceed 2013
The line has improved, but the production of cars this year was carried out with only two engine options:
- Kia Sid 1.4
- Kia Sid 1.6
The first version was completed with wheels with a disk size 15 × 6.0, departure 45 and tire size 195 / 65R15.
The second option is disk size 16 × 6.5, departure 46 and tire size 205 / 55R15.
Both configurations have a bolt pattern of 5 × 114.3.
It is worth noting that all cars of this model of different years of production have the same drilling (5 × 114.3), so it is almost impossible to make a mistake in its selection. The only thing you need to pay attention to is tire sizes and other parameters.
Kia is a Korean automotive brand. The company produces a wide range of vehicles, from compact hatchbacks, solid sedans to minibuses and full-fledged buses designed for urban transport. One of the most popular car models produced under this brand name is the Kia Rio.
This machine first appeared on the European market in 2000. To date, 3 generations of this car have been produced. The first is in station wagon and sedan bodies. After 3 years, KIA RIO leaves the assembly line in an updated form. The headlights have undergone changes. In addition, the car gets improved soundproofing and front brakes.
In 2005, the second generation of this car comes out. In 2010, the brand begins cooperation with a renowned German designer. Almost everything in the car changes: the radiator grille, bumpers, steering wheel, several new colors appear, the length of the car increases, etc. Starting in 2010, Kia Rio begins to be assembled in Kaliningrad.
The third generation of the car was released in March 2011 on the platforms of 2 Hyundai models - Solaris and i20. In Russia at that time they plan to release a special model of the KIA RIA. It will be presented to potential buyers in August 2011. The base car for this novelty was the Chinese car KIA K2, which was fully adapted for use in Russian conditions. Models of this car, released in 2013 and 2014, received a new body.
Today Kia Rio is one of the most popular cars in Russia, with an affordable price and excellent quality. Therefore, many motorists choose this particular car for themselves. The machine is the most practical and most salable in its class. Due to the affordable price, the sales level of this car model is at the highest level. Kia Rio owners often carry out tuning of their car, paying special attention to replacing standard disks and tires.
What is a bolt pattern?
It would seem that there is nothing difficult in this process: it is enough to remove the standard disks and replace them with new ones. But in reality, not everything is so simple. Opening discs and replacing them is a very long and laborious process, especially for those who have never dealt with them.
The discs are attached to the wheel hub using bolts or spokes (certain parameters play a huge role in this - the size and weight of the disc). So, for light-alloy products, spokes are used, thanks to which the wheel is perfectly fixed. Bolt discs also differ in the number of holes. At the same time, 05/112 is written on the marking. This inscription indicates that there are 05 holes located on a circle, the size of which is 112 mm.
These parameters will be different for different car brands. In their absence, the bolt pattern can be done on your own.
Important! The looseness of a disc with an odd number of fasteners is calculated using a certain formula. You will need to measure the distance between the bolt holes. Next, the resulting value should be multiplied by a coefficient, which for 03 mounts is 1.55, and for 05 - 1.701.
How to bolt discs?
So where to start the bolt pattern procedure for the Kia Rio car? This can be done in several sequential stages:
- Determine all relevant technical parameters of the wheels. The choice of disks is a responsible business. Here you need to pay attention not only to the visual appeal of the wheels, but also to other characteristics, in particular to the bolt pattern. But first, you need to determine what sizes and markings of disks you need.
But in principle, no confusion should arise, since all disks have a standard marking corresponding to their parameters. All discs are of the same standards. All the necessary indicators for the Kia Rio of various modifications can be found on the Web.
So, for example, the KIA RIO 2013 and 2014 model year has the following marking - 6J R15 PCD 4x100 ET48 DIA54.1. This combination provides the owner of KIA Rio with the fact that the width of the wheel rim is 6 inches and the diameter is 15 inches.
The next combination of letters and numbers - PCD 4x100 - European marking, which indicates the number of holes and the diameter of the circles. These parameters represent a bolt pattern, i.e. Rio has 4 bolts that are 100mm in diameter.
When installing a new disk, you should pay special attention to such a parameter as disk overrun. This parameter is no less important than wheel bolt pattern. If the new disc has a negative value, then during various maneuvers (sharp turns) the wheels will protrude outward. If this value is too high, then it will not be possible to install the disk. Therefore, the wheel offset is one of the most important indicators.
The offset of the disk for the Kia Rio is indicated by the following marking - ET48. When the surface planes of the disc coincide with its center, such an indicator as an offset is 0. According to European standards, the Kia Rio has a positive offset exactly at a distance of 48 mm.
- Determine the bolt pattern. You can do this on your own using one of the proposed methods:
- When buying new discs, just take the old models with you that need to be replaced. Compare the size of the disk.
- Measure the distance between the mountings using a special measuring tool. This is an extreme option for those who do not have old discs.
How to determine the standard tire and wheel sizes?
To determine the standard sizes of wheels and tires on the Kia RIO, for example, the 3rd generation does not need to have special skills or abilities. When purchasing tires for this car, it is important to know such parameters as bolt pattern and offset. This car has been produced since 2011, it is equipped with discs of two radii - R15 and R16. It all depends on the configuration of the car. Some people use low-profile tires with a diameter of R17.
For cars manufactured in 2010, tires with rim diameters - R14, R15, R16 are suitable.
Important! The tire sizes for this car model are: for R15 - 185/65, and for R16 - 195/55. If you decide to purchase non-standard tires, then deviations in the diameter of the wheels should be minimal, and the bolt pattern should be suitable in any case.
If you need any help in determining the bolt pattern, then it is better to immediately entrust this matter to specialists. They will help you determine the diameter, size of tires, wheel offset and other parameters of interest for cars made in 2002-2014.
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